Text Structure

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What text structure is characterized by phrases like 'a problem is', 'solve', or 'solution'?

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Problem & Solution

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What writing structure would you use to discuss similarities and differences between two items, such as albums?

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Compare and Contrast

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What type of text structure explains the relationship between events, where one event causes another?

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Cause and Effect

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Which words indicate a sequence of events or time order?

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first, next, finally, 8:30, after

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What type of writing explains how to do something or how something happens, step-by-step?

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Order & Sequence

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What is the purpose of using a 'compare and contrast' structure in writing?

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To highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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In a 'cause and effect' structure, what do the 'cause' and 'effect' represent?

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The 'cause' is the reason something happens, and the 'effect' is the result of that cause.

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What is an example of a problem and solution text structure?

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A text that describes a community issue and proposes a plan to address it.

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How can transitional words help in understanding text structure?

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Transitional words guide the reader through the text and indicate the relationship between ideas.

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What is the significance of using time order in writing?

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Time order helps the reader understand the sequence of events and how they relate to each other.